Sacramento ranks best hot chocolate in the US on Yelp. And this midtown shop sells it
California ranked high in a “Top 25 places to get hot chocolate in the USA and Canada” Yelp listing.
The December ranking put Ginger Elizabeth Chocolate — located in Sacramento — in the top spot, followed closely by XOX Truffles in San Francisco.
The Bent Spoon, in Princeton, New Jersey, ranked No. 3. Katherine Anne Confections in Chicago and Word of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro in Salem, Oregon, trailed close behind.
Hot chocolate spots were identified within the business and food categories with a large concentration of reviews mentioning the phrase “hot chocolate.” The businesses were then ranked using several factors including the total volume and ratings of reviews mentioning the phrase.
Yelp included only two businesses per state for geographic diversity. All businesses on this list have a passing health score as of Nov. 7.
Here’s what you need to know about the top two places to get hot chocolate in the U.S., which are both located in California, according to Yelp:
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates | No. 1
Address: 1801 L St., Sacramento
Contact: 916-706-1738
Ginger Elizabeth Chocolates is a Northern Californian chocolate boutique that specializes in bonbon, macaroons and ice cream. The store did not immediately respond to an interview request from The Bee.
Here’s are its menus:
XOX Truffles | No. 2
Address: 54 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
Contact: 415-421-4814
XOX Truffles is an artisan chocolate shop that specializes in French-style truffle creation. Led by Jean-Marc Gorce, the business has been a pillar in the community since 1997.
For more information on their cafe drinks, truffles and specialty gifts, visit the XOX Truffles website.